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BX51 DZT

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

65,401 mi
Last recorded65,401 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 DZT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 65,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 14 Jul 2014 65,396 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2013 59,673 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 59,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 57,848 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 56,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pad warning light on

o/s/r brake warning wire broken

o/s/r door dosent open from the outside

Pass 22 Nov 2011 56,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning light on

o/s/r brake warning wire broken

o/s/r door dosent open from the outside

Pass 4 Nov 2010 54,343 miles

Airbag light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Nov 2010 54,343 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Airbag light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2009 52,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyers cut in sied/wall

Fail 5 Nov 2009 52,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyers cut in sied/wall

Pass 21 Oct 2008 49,496 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 49,496 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 47,226 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 47,226 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 45,031 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 45,031 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres outer walls are cut/damaged - not through to inner cord

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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BX51 DZT is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2001 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 72,799 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Zt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX51 DZT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX51 DZT registered?

BX51 DZT is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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